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D17/413047 Brunswick Activity Centre Place Action Plan 2017
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The Brunswick Place Action Plan is reviewed and updated annually and is considered a working document, it is Contents
owned by the Places Team at Moreland City Council.
1.0 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................................3
For further information, please contact:
2.0 PLACE MANAGEMENT - AN INTEGRATED COUNCIL APPROACH .......................................................3
Brunswick Place Manager 3.0 VISION – BRUNSWICK ACTIVITY CENTRE .........................................................................................4
Moreland City Council
90 Bell Street, Coburg 3058 3.1 Principles ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Phone: 9240-2221 4.0 BRUNSWICK – KEY ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES .............................................................................6
4.1 Overall ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Version Control 4.2 Key Issues ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Version File Name Edited by Changes Made Date
1.3 Place Action Plan Will Coogan Revisions to first draft following 15 Sept 2017 4.3 Key Opportunities ............................................................................................................................... 6
- Brunswick - feedback from BAG and inclusion 5.0 ACTION PLAN .................................................................................................................................8
Draft v1.3 of further internal project info.
5.1 Community .......................................................................................................................................... 8
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1.4 Brunswick Action Corey Edit from V1.3 file Oct 2017 5.2 Public Spaces ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Plan DRAFT Williams 5.3 Transport ........................................................................................................................................... 14
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1.5 PLACES - Place Briohny Croft Revert to V1.3 format 17 October 2017 5.4 Economy ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Action Plan - 6.0 POTENTIAL FUTURE PROJECTS ...................................................................................................... 18
Brunswick - Draft
v1.5 6.1 Community ........................................................................................................................................ 18
D17/383693 6.2 Public Spaces ..................................................................................................................................... 19
1.6 PLACES - Place Corey Edits to V1.5 10 November 2017
6.3 Transport ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Action Plan - Williams, 16 November 2017
Brunswick - Draft Briohny Croft, 20 November 2017
v1.6 Liz Nairn 21 November 2017
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File protocol: New versions are required to be saved as new files, previous file HPE Record # to be recorded in
this table.
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1.0 PURPOSE 2.0 PLACE MANAGEMENT - AN INTEGRATED COUNCIL APPROACH
The Brunswick Place Action Plan outlines Council’s budgeted work program for the Brunswick Activity Centre Multiple Council Branches are responsible for the implementation of projects and services in the Brunswick
over the next 5 years. The works described in this plan are incremental steps towards the achievement of Activity Centre. Key work units this Action Plan is most relevant to are identified in the table below
Council’s vision for Central Brunswick established by the Brunswick Structure Plan 2010 and the Brunswick (acknowledging there are many other work units in Council that also deliver services in the Centre).
Activity Centre Structure Plan Reference Document 2017. The Brunswick Place Action Plan describes the what,
who, how and budget to deliver this change. Work Unit Role in the Activity Centre
Places Responsible for the place management of Moreland’s three activity centres in Coburg, Brunswick and
Glenroy including major transformation property development and infrastructure projects, short term
The Brunswick Place Action Plan seeks to: place activation projects and events, coordination and collaboration across other areas of Council to
achieve efficiencies and responsiveness in delivery of Council's projects and services towards the vision
Communicate Council’s 5 year budgeted work program to be delivered in the Brunswick Activity Centre. for each centre.
Better integrate and coordinate projects and services delivered in the Centre to achieve set objectives Urban Design Streetscape and public space upgrades.
Economic Development Retail and business development and support.
and outcomes.
Cultural Development Library services, festivals and events, exhibitions and public art initiatives and support to artists or
Identify funding gaps and facilitate cross-organisational planning for future projects. organisations that contribute to the cultural life of Moreland.
Facilitate stakeholder engagement and the development of partnerships. Strategic Transport Planning, policy development and day to day management of community safety, traffic, bicycle and
Provide the context for Council’s work program in the Centre and identify the issues and dependencies transport issues.
Open Space/Street Cleansing Plan, design, deliver and maintain parks and open space and street trees.
which should be considered when developing individual project briefs and service plans. Cleaning of public spaces, footpaths and shopping centres, collection of public litter bins, graffiti
removal and illegal rubbish removal, pit and drain cleaning and litter trap cleaning.
The Plan also identifies a number of potential unbudgeted projects (section 6.0) which have been identified in Youth and Leisure Planning and project delivery for recreation, aquatic and youth related infrastructure and services.
the Brunswick Structure Plan and other Council strategies and which should be considered for implementation Capital Works Planning and Capital works projects (e.g. footpath, road and drainage upgrades, major project delivery).
over coming years. These unbudgeted projects will be evaluated as part of each annual review of the Action Plan Delivery
Amenity and Compliance Regulation and enforcement of Local Laws, including parking.
and will inform future budget reviews.
It is the combined impact of Council’s work units which will facilitate progress towards realising the vision for the
People who live, work and spend time in Brunswick have a central role in shaping the next chapter in the story of
Brunswick Activity Centre. This Action Plan is a tool to help this process.
Brunswick. The role of Council is to set the strategic direction, then work in partnership with local people to
achieve positive change on the ground.
This Action Plan is intended to be adaptable over time to changing issues, opportunities and community
sentiment. It will be reviewed each year to inform the following year’s budget allocation and to determine any
The Brunswick Place Action Plan is Council’s implementation plan for the Brunswick Activity Centre, focussed
need to adjust the work program in response to changing circumstances. This process is illustrated in the
on Council’s investment in people and community infrastructure, public spaces (including streetscapes),
diagram below.
transport and the local economy. The Action Plan should be considered separate to Council’s Planning, Land Use
and Development decisions which are also guided by the Structure Plan, as shown in the below diagram:
BRUNSWICK ACTIVITY
CENTRE
STRUCTURE PLAN
REFERENCE DOCUMENT
(2017)
BRUNSWICK PLANNING, LAND USE
PLACE ACTION PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT
(IMPLEMENTATION) DECISIONS
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3.0 VISION – BRUNSWICK ACTIVITY CENTRE 3.1 Principles
The purpose of this plan is to deliver the community vision as described in the Brunswick Structure Plan1. Our The vision for Brunswick Activity Centre is underpinned by the following guiding principles:
vision is as follows:
1. A celebration of our shared heritage
We value Brunswick for its varied people, places, buildings and streets, for its creeks and open spaces and for The heritage street network, laneways and buildings will continue to be recognised as major contributors
the variety of experiences and opportunities that it offers. to the character and feel of Brunswick. These elements will provide the foundation for a well-grounded,
socially inclusive future Brunswick. Local action for global issues – Environmental, social and democratic
Our aim in planning Brunswick’s future is to preserve what we love, while providing for growth that respects values will continue to be an important focus of everyday life in Brunswick.
and enhances these characteristics. This means neighbourhoods that will continue to welcome newcomers;
neighbourhoods that will continue to provide a range of opportunities and choices for a diverse and 2. Local action for global issues
prosperous community; neighbourhoods where a car and a high income are not necessary to enjoy all Environmental, social and democratic values will continue to be an important focus of everyday life in
that Brunswick has to offer. Brunswick.
The vision for the three corridors is as follows: 3. A community linked by healthy transport options
Brunswick features high-quality, well-integrated transport and movement networks.
SYDNEY ROAD2
Sydney Road will continue to function as one of Melbourne’s iconic nineteenth century retail strips, and will 4. A rich network of streets, places and spaces
experience significant revitalisation through the establishment of a series of distinctive precincts. The renewal A public realm in Brunswick consisting of a range of high-quality places and spaces that support positive
process will bring a new residential population that will provide a major boost in new investments that upgrade interaction between people will be progressively developed.
heritage buildings and precincts, and through urban and cultural initiatives. The presence of more people living
and working in Local Area 1 will support a healthy 24-hour local economy. 5. Local jobs and services in a robust economy
Businesses will choose to come to Brunswick and remain due to the support and encouragement given
LYGON STREET3 to existing business services, and to a new wave of creative service activities.
This area will continue to develop as a lively urban space, sought after by new residents and small businesses,
due to its good public transport connections, great local services and its place at the forefront of Melbourne’s 6. Stimulating arts, cultural and recreational activities
cultural scene. Brunswick will continue to be a creative hub for fashion, arts and music. The range of formal and
informal sporting and recreation facilities will be enhanced to cater for all the community.
NICHOLSON STREET4
This area will develop as a city fringe location for businesses serving the inner city. The Nicholson Street 7. Access, services, facilities and accommodation for all
boulevard will attract investment in showrooms and offices as well as medium and high-density housing. New People of all abilities, incomes and cultures will have access to public facilities, services and housing
and existing residents will benefit from a new neighbourhood shopping and service centre, and improved within Brunswick.
connections to open space and recreational facilities.
The boundary of the Brunswick Activity Centre is illustrated on the plan on the next page.
Key issues and opportunities which inform the Brunswick Place Action Plan are summarised on page 6.
The framework for the Brunswick Place Action Plan including summary of key actions is shown on page 7.
1 Brunswick Structure Plan Vol 1, p18, 2010, this vision was developed through extensive community consultation, led by the Brunswick Steering 3 Brunswick Structure Plan Vol 2 Part 2, p10, 2010.
Committee, a partnership body consisting of local residents, businesses, artists, Councillors and Council officers. 4 Brunswick Structure Plan Vol 2 Part 3, p10, 2010.
2 Brunswick Structure Plan Vol 2 Part 1, p12, 2010.
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Figure 1. Brunswick Activity Centre in Regional Context
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4.0 Brunswick – Key Issues and Opportunities
Key issues and opportunities which inform the Brunswick Place Action Plan are summarised below.
4.3 Key Opportunities
4.1 Overall
Community
Brunswick and Brunswick East continue to experience rapid population growth and are anticipated to Enhance and strengthen community through additions and improvements to community facilities and
almost double in size by 2036. Council’s faces significant challenges in keeping up investment in quality places that enable the community to come together, day and night, and also attract visitors to the
public infrastructure in the face of this growth and development intensity. There will also be increasing Activity Centre.
pressure to meet the service needs of the community. The development of multi-use sites can provide opportunities for various complimentary community
Brunswick is known widely as a hub of creativity and there is significant local community passion about uses such as open space and integrated service provision.
the intrinsic character of the area.
Ongoing transition and evolution from traditional manufacturing industries to a broad diversity of new Public Spaces
businesses and employment opportunities. The prioritisation of streetscape renewals, increasing the provision of public spaces and parks, as well as
Continue to build on the culture and identity of the Brunswick community through art, music, food and improving links to such places will provide clear benefit to the growing community.
business support. Provide public spaces with capacity for informal social activity, community events, and short-term
Continue to build on the appetite for investment as people want to live, work, invest and do business in activation.
the area. Retain and celebrate heritage and distinctive architectural character of the area.
Increase the sense of personal safety particularly around railway stations and rundown industrial sites.
Enhance the comfort and attractiveness of the Brunswick Activity Centre by reducing the Urban Heat
4.2 Key Issues
Island Effect. This includes greening of the Centre through tree planting, ESD-designed paving, rain
gardens and prioritising solar access where possible.
Community
Significant population growth is impacting the ability of the activity centre to provide the community the
Transport
necessary community services, including childcare, schools, youth services, recreation facilities and aged
Opportunities exist to encourage a shift to more sustainable transport modes by implementing traffic
care.
management measures to give preference to pedestrians and cyclists, by improving pedestrian and
The population is relatively young with the majority of residents in 2016 being aged between 20 and 49
cycling links and safety and by advocating for improved public transport.
(approximately 65%).
Increase walkability of neighbourhoods by creating an interconnected and permeable street network of
varying scale and character that encourages active transport.
Public Places
There is an overall lack of quality public spaces (including streetscapes) and places for the community to
Economy
gather.
Urban renewal should improve the vibrancy of the centre by providing a greater choice of housing types,
new forms of employment and access to services, entertainment and cultural activities.
Transport
Enhance connections and explore opportunities with RMIT and students.
Traffic congestion is detracting from the functionality of the Centre’s three principal north-south
Enhance opportunities provided by the Brunswick Business Incubator (BBI) to support new and emerging
transport corridors and east-west access.
businesses to assist them to become established and profitable.
Safety for cyclists using the road network is of increasing concern, particularly along the main roads in
Potential to further explore opportunities provided by RMIT, the BBI and the Brunswick Core Industry
the three transport corridors.
and Employment Precinct to evolve into a contemporary innovation district.
Economy Employment areas need to be revitalised to provide a mix of industrial uses and in some locations a
transition to office and retail uses. This will broaden the business base and employment opportunities
There has been a significant decline in traditional local employment, particularly in manufacturing and
available to Moreland residents and complement the diversity of land uses in the activity centre
local service industries. There has been growth in service and professional employment.
There has been significant private sector investment in the Centre with extensive new mixed use and
apartment buildings being developed.
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Brunswick Place Action Plan Framework
VISION
Brunswick is valued for its varied people, places, buildings, streets, for its creeks and open spaces and for the variety of experiences and opportunities that it offers.
Our aim in planning Brunswick’s future is to preserve what we love, while providing for growth that respects and enhances these characteristics. This means neighbourhoods that
will continue to welcome newcomers; neighbourhoods that will continue to provide a range of opportunities and choices for a diverse and prosperous community; neighbourhoods
where a car and a high income are not necessary to enjoy all that Brunswick has to offer.
COMMUNITY PUBLIC SPACES
Local action for global issues. A rich network of streets, places and spaces.
Environmental, social and democratic values will continue to A public realm in Brunswick consisting of a range of
be an important focus of everyday life in Brunswick. high-quality spaces that support positive interaction TRANSPORT ECONOMY
Stimulating arts, cultural and recreational activities. between people will be progressively developed. Local jobs and services in a robust economy.
A celebration of our shared heritage. A community linked by healthy
Brunswick will continue to be a creative hub for fashion, arts Businesses will choose to come to Brunswick and
The heritage street network, laneways and buildings transport options. remain due to the support and encouragement given
and music. The range of formal and informal sproting and
recreational facilities will be enhanced to cater for all the will continue to be recognised as major contributors Brunswick features high-quality, well integrated to existing and new business services and to a new
community. to the character and feel of Brunswick. These transport and movement networks. wave of creative service activities.
elements will provide the foundation for a well-
Access, services and facilities for all.
grounded, socially inclusive future Brunswick.
People of all abilities, incomes and cultures have access to
public facilities and services within Brunswick.
KEY ACTIONS KEY ACTIONS KEY ACTIONS KEY ACTIONS
Fleming Park Community Hub Saxon Lane public space Upfield Bike Path upgrade Partnerships with business and industry:
- Sydney Road Business Association
Saxon Street Community Hub - Brunswick Business Incubator
Town Hall forecourt upgrade Brunswick Integrated Transport Strategy
implementation
Exploration of Brunswick Innovation District
Brunswick Town Hall Mechanics Institute forecourt upgrade (RMIT, BBI, Core Industrial Area)
Review of Moreland Integrated Transport
Strategy and activity centre car parking rates
Sydney Rd Street Party Florence Street pop up park
VicRoads Future of Sydney Road Co-Design
Brunswick Music Festival Land purchase for new parks (A Park Close to Process
Home)
Next Wave at the Mechanics Institute Advocacy for Level Crossing Removals in
Greening Sydney Road Strategy Brunswick – Upfield Corridor
Anstey Village Festival
MoreArt Program
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5.0 ACTION PLAN
The following tables detail Council’s budgeted work program in the Brunswick Activity Centre over the next 5 years, sorted into the themes of community, public spaces, transport and economy. Unbudgeted projects are identified in
section 6.0 Potential Future Projects. The unbudgeted projects will be evaluated as part of each annual review of the Action Plan and will inform future budget reviews.
5.1 Community
Objectives
To provide social, cultural and leisure facilities that meet the changing needs of the Brunswick community.
To develop and enhance a multi-purpose community facility (or 'hub') within, or in close proximity, to each of the three main corridors.
To ensure social, cultural and leisure services are easily accessible by pedestrians, cyclists and by public transport.
To maximise the use of existing Council buildings and facilities and ensure they meet the needs of and provide value to the community.
No. Action Responsibility Budget & Funding Timing Issues and Source
(Lead, Project Team, Sources Y1 2017/18 Dependencies
Potential Partners) Y2 2018/19
Y3 2019/20
Y4 2020/21
Y5 2021/22
1. Fleming Park Masterplan (Community Hub) Lead: Leisure $100K Y1 Informed by Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Masterplanning and implementation for the Lygon St/Fleming Park $1.7M Y2 community Reference Document (2017)
Community Hub in order to upgrade Fleming Park, including construction Project Team and $3.1M Y3 infrastructure
of a new community facility. Support: needs assessment
Social and future
Development planning for other
Urban Design Council facilities
Open Space including 33 Saxon
Places Street.
Potential Partners:
TBC
2. Saxon Street Community Hub Lead: Places $300K (Reserve) Y1 – Y5 Informed by Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Prepare a Strategic Plan and Concept Plan for the future use and for planning and community Reference Document (2017)
development of the Saxon St Community Hub (informed by community Project Team and design infrastructure
infrastructure needs assessment). Support: needs assessment Brunswick Civic and Cultural Precinct Feasibility Study
Siteworks Activation – temporary short term and low cost activation of Social Total project Beyond 5 years and future (2014)
the 33 Saxon Street site for community uses. Development delivery cost TBC planning for other
Urban Design (undunded) Council facilities Council Plan Deliverable: R3b) Saxon Street Hub:
including the Implement strategic plan to guide future use and
Potential Partners: TBC Brunswick Baths, development of the Hub
Brunswick Town
Hall, Fleming Park.
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No. Action Responsibility Budget & Funding Timing Issues and Source
(Lead, Project Team, Sources Y1 2017/18 Dependencies
Potential Partners) Y2 2018/19
Y3 2019/20
Y4 2020/21
Y5 2021/22
3. Brunswick Neighbourhood House Lead: Social Development Base Y1 2017/18 Informed by Council Plan Deliverable: R3e) Brunswick
Work with the Brunswick Neighbourhood House to address future needs community Neighbourhood House: Support Brunswick
and location of the existing Neighbourhood House. Project Team and infrastructure Neighbourhood House (BNH) to secure new site for
Support: needs assessment ongoing service delivery
Places and future
planning for other
Partners: Council facilities
Brunswick including 33 Saxon
Neighbourhood Street, Fleming
House Park, Brunswick
Town Hall.
4. Counihan Gallery and expansion Lead: Arts and Culture $218K CAPEX Y3 2019/20 Brunswick Town Brunswick Civic and Cultural Precinct Feasibility Study
Move the gallery to the front of Sydney Road for better street frontage Hall Forecourt (2014)
and expanding scope for more exhibitions. upgrade.
Strategic planning
Explore potential to integrate with design phase for Brunswick Town Hall for long term use
forecourt upgrade (in 2018/19). of Brunswick Town
Hall.
5. Brunswick Mechanics Institute (Next Wave) Lead: Arts and Culture $640K BASE Y1 – Y5 plus Arts and Culture Unit
From 1 July 2017 the venue will dedicate half of its use to free or highly $80K per
subsidised artistic development and will partner with existing festivals, ($80K per annum annum
including Melbourne Fringe. ongoing contract to (ongoing -
2025) Contract to
2025)
6. Brunswick Music Festival and Sydney Rd Street Party Lead: Arts and Culture $1.35M BASE Annual Arts and Culture Unit
Brunswick Music Festival objectives are to engage new and strengthen
existing audiences; undertake best practice programming, particularly in Project Team and ($270K per annum) Y1 – Y5
terms of accessibility, gender, culture, age and professional working Support:
conditions for artists; program consistently unique, high-quality events Places
that are trusted by audiences; deepen connections and engagement
between artists and showcase the suburb of Brunswick.
Sydney Road Street Party was launched in 1994, is a one-day street
festival along Sydney Road and is free for the community. The Street
Party features community stalls, craft stalls, food stalls, street
entertainment and six stages featuring roots, blues, world music and
dance.
7. MoreArt Program Lead: Arts and Culture $11K BASE Annual Arts and Culture Unit
The MoreArt Program, held annually November – December is an ‘art in ($33K across all
public spaces’ event along Moreland's transport corridors. centres) Y1 – Y5
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No. Action Responsibility Budget & Funding Timing Issues and Source
(Lead, Project Team, Sources Y1 2017/18 Dependencies
Potential Partners) Y2 2018/19
Y3 2019/20
Y4 2020/21
Y5 2021/22
8. Christmas Decorations and Celebrations Program Lead: Economic $450K OPEX Annual Economic Development Branch
Annual implementation of the Moreland Christmas and Other Development
Celebrations program within the Brunswick Activity Centre. Includes: ($90K per annum) Y1 – Y5
Brunswick Town Hall, MIPAC, Sydney Road Brunswick and Lygon Street
Brunswick.
9. Place Activation Lead: Places $165K BASE Annual Places Branch
Delivery of short term low cost initiatives that test major project
outcomes, increased social and economic activity, and support greater ($33K per annum) Y1 – Y5
place ownership and civic pride. Includes:
Anstey Village Festival (annual event in conjunction with Sydney
Road Business Association)
10. Public Art Project - “Where have we come to?” Lead: Arts and Culture ($80K proposed Y2 2018/19 Moreland Arts and Culture Strategy 2017-2022
A new public art initiative, in partnership with asylum seekers, people across activity
from refugee backgrounds, local organisations and the broader centres Council
community. It will highlight the challenges faced by asylum seekers as OPEX Budget)
well as acknowledge the strengths and contributions made by refugees
to our community.
11. Counihan Gallery and expansion Lead: Arts and Culture $218K CAPEX Y3 2019/20 Brunswick Town Brunswick Civic and Cultural Precinct Feasibility Study
Move the gallery to the front of Sydney Road for better street frontage Hall Forecourt (2014)
and expanding scope for more exhibitions. upgrade.
Strategic planning
Explore potential to integrate with design phase for Brunswick Town Hall for long term use
forecourt upgrade in 2018/19 (see action #13 below). of Brunswick Town
Hall.
TOTAL YEAR 1 - 5: $8,119,000
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5.2 Public Spaces
Objectives
To improve the quality of existing public spaces.
To encourage a diversity of uses for public spaces that meet peoples’ needs.
To provide a network of public spaces that are connected, fill gaps in open space provision and are easy to navigate for pedestrians and cyclists.
To create public realm which has authentic character and identity.
To ensure that public spaces are well designed, and encourage community interaction.
To provide public realm that is comfortable, clean, safe and easily accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
To increase biodiversity in urban areas.
To support community inspired/led activities and improvements in public spaces.
To improve the connectivity of the streets and laneways.
To encourage a diversity of uses for laneways.
To identify opportunities in the public realm and in open space areas to address the Urban Heat Island Effect.
No. Action Responsibility Budget & Timing Issues and Source
(Lead, Project Team, Funding Y1 2017/18 Dependencies
Potential Partners) Sources Y2 2018/19
Y3 2019/20
Y4 2020/21
Y5 2021/22
SYDNEY ROAD CORRIDOR
12. Streetscape Upgrade – Dawson Street and new Saxon Street public Lead: Urban Design $800K CAPEX Y1 Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
space Reference Document (2016)
Finalise implementation of Dawson St upgrade to improve streetscape Project Team and Support: (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 53, S4)
Upgrade (S4) and expand to include new green public space on Saxon St Places
(south side of Dawson St) with potential for access to Library. Transport Council Plan Deliverable: P7d) Implement Brunswick
Open Space Structure plan: Deliver streetscape upgrade projects
Street Cleansing within Brunswick Activity Centre
13. Upgrade Forecourts - Brunswick Town Hall and Mechanics Institute Lead: Urban Design $100K Y1 Counihan Gallery Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Upgrade of the forecourt to Brunswick Town Hall and Mechanics $600K Y2 expansion Reference Document (2017)
Institute. Project Team and Support: CAPEX (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 53, P5)
Design of the town hall forecourt should integrate with design of Places
Counihan Gallery expansion (see action #11 above). Open Space Council Plan Deliverable: P7d) Implement Brunswick
Structure plan: Deliver streetscape -upgrade projects
within Brunswick Activity Centre
14. Florence Street Pop Up Park Lead: Urban Design $100K Y1 Maintaining business Council resolutions: 8 March 2017 PET7/17, 15
Create a new pop up park on Florence St adjacent to the Upfield bike CAPEX access to adjacent November 2017 DED100/17
path. Project Team and Support: property requires
Places resolution. Council Plan Deliverable: P4b) Florence Street Pop
Transport up park: Creation of additional open space in
Open Space Brunswick
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No. Action Responsibility Budget & Timing Issues and Source
(Lead, Project Team, Funding Y1 2017/18 Dependencies
Potential Partners) Sources Y2 2018/19
Y3 2019/20
Y4 2020/21
Y5 2021/22
Potential Partners:
The Commons residents,
other adjacent landowners
and residents.
15. Greening Sydney Road (Cooling the Upfield corridor) Lead: Urban Design BASE Y1 + Integrates with a Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
The corridor has been identified as one of the most vulnerable areas range of public space Reference Document (2017)
within the municipality during extreme heat events. In June 2016 Council Project Team and Support: projects.
adopted the Moreland Urban Heat Island Effect Action Plan. A key goal of Places Urban Heat Island Effect Action Plan (2016)
this plan is to reduce the impact of extreme heat events by creating a Open Space
cooler, greener more liveable city. The Greening Sydney Road project is Transport
exploring opportunities to green Sydney Road.
ACTIVITY CENTRE WIDE PUBLIC SPACES ACTIONS
16. Brunswick Activity Centre Streetscape Upgrades Lead: Urban Design Unit Y1 BASE Y1 5 year CAPEX program
Projects yet to be defined.
Undertake an evaluation of streetscape and public space projects Project Team and Support: $50K Y3
identified in section 6.2 to determine prioritisation and cost and to Places $600K Y4
inform Strategic Resource Plan (SRP) and annual budget discussions. Open Space $500K Y5
17. Brunswick CCTV Renewal Project Lead: Information $400K Y3 5 year CAPEX program
Technology (IT) CAPEX
18. Implement ‘A Park Close to Home’ Strategy to fill gaps In Open Space Lead: Strategic Planning Unit Public Resort Ongoing Finalisation of ‘A Park Vol. 2 Brunswick Structure Plan 2010 Part 1: Sydney Rd
Network and Recreation Close to Home’
Investigate options for new public places to fill gaps in open space Project Team and Support: Land Fund Strategy ‘A Park Close to Home’ Strategy
network within priority gap areas in the Brunswick Activity Centre. Property (PRRLF)
Open Space
Places
19. Trees and Greening Lead: Open Space Desin & Within existing Ongoing Urban Forest Strategy
Implement the Urban Forest Strategy to increase planting and canopy Development Moreland wide
cover in the Brunswick Activity Centre. program
Project Team and Support: budget.
Places
Urban Design
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20. Parklet Program Lead: Urban Design BASE Ongoing Moreland Parklet Program
To facilitate the creation of new community led public spaces in
Moreland. Spaces that Project Team and Support:
• foster neighbourhood interaction Places
• help local businesses grow Transport
• prioritise and promote sustainable transport Economic Development
• are inviting to all members of the community
• help activate streets and the perception of safety
• test public appetite for further street intervention.
Identify suitable locations for temporary parklet and engage with
adjoining business owners to gauge interest. Provide support to apply if
interested.
21. Street Cleansing Lead: Open Space and Street Council BASE Ongoing Base service delivery for Activity Centre.
Review and implement street cleansing regime in the activity centre with Cleansing Budget
specific focus on high pedestrian traffic areas.
Project Team and
Support: Places
22. Open Space Maintenance Lead: Open Space and Street Council BASE Ongoing Base service delivery for Activity Centre.
Review the open space maintenance regime in the activity centre. Cleansing Budget
Project Team and
Support: Places
TOTAL YEAR 1 - 5: $3,150,000
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5.3 Transport
Objectives
To develop a convenient, safe and integrated access and movement network that prioritises walking, cycling and public transport over private motor vehicles in accordance with the Brunswick Integrated Transport Strategy (BITS)
hierarchy.
To strengthen the role of the Upfield Shared Path as a key element of the movement network for cyclists and pedestrians.
No. Action Responsibility Budget & Timing Issues and Source
(Lead, Project Team, Potential Funding Sources Y1 2017/18 Dependencies
Partners) Y2 2018/19
Y3 2019/20
Y4 2020/21
Y5 2021/22
23. Brunswick Integrated Transport Strategy (BITS) Lead: Transport $1.25M CAPEX Annual Brunswick Integrated Transport Strategy 2010-2019
Annual implementation of BITS recommendations (refer to BITS
Project Team and Support: ($250K per year) Y1 – Y5
for specific actions).
Places
Consider transport projects identified in section 6.3 as part Urban Design
of annual program.
24. Moreland Integrated Transport Strategy (MITS) Lead: Strategic Transport and $400K OPEX Y1 – Y3 Y2 – Full advocacy Moreland Integrated Transport Strategy 2010-19
Review the Moreland Integrated Transport Strategy (MITS) Compliance and Strategic (municipal wide) campaign developed
including review of car parking provisions in the planning scheme. Planning and potential revision Council Plan Deliverable: P2a) Review of the Moreland
of CAPEX program. Integrated Transport Strategy (MITS), with specific
Project Team and Support: focus on achievement of this outcome to drive later
Places Y3 – Implementation. year’s action to enable mode shift and reduction in
Urban Design traffic congestion
Council Plan Deliverable: P2b) Finalise Brunswick and
Coburg Activity Centre car parking strategies: To
improve activity centres and potentially update car
parking rates and also investigate opportunity for
developers to contribute to infrastructure via a cash in
lieu scheme
25. Level Crossing Removals Lead: Places $85K OPEX Y1 Council Plan Deliverable: P2d) Continue to advocate
Advocate for level crossing removals through Brunswick. Prepare (Covers for level crossing removal in Moreland: Work with the
a feasibility study of elevated and lowered options to inform Project Team and Support: Brunswick and Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) to maximise
Council’s advocacy. Urban Design Coburg Activity community benefit from crossing removals in Moreland
Transport Centres)
Potential Partners:
LXRA
Residents
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No. Action Responsibility Budget & Timing Issues and Source
(Lead, Project Team, Potential Funding Sources Y1 2017/18 Dependencies
Partners) Y2 2018/19
Y3 2019/20
Y4 2020/21
Y5 2021/22
26. Upfield Shared Path Upgrade Lead: Transport $150K Y1 Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Upgrade Upfield bike path as per Moreland Bicycle Strategy CAPEX Reference Document (2017)
including lighting. Project Team and Support: (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 53, B1)
Places
Urban Design Moreland Bicycle Strategy 2010-2021
27. Roads and Carparks Renewal / Maintenance Lead: Capital Works Planning $1,926,000 Y1 - Y5 5 year CAPEX program
Implement ongoing roads and carparks renewal and maintenance & Delivery CAPEX
as per 5 year CAPEX program, including:
Lygon St – Barkly-Weston Carriageway, Brunswick ($31K
2018/19)
Stewart/Pitt/Barkly, Brunswick ($50K 2019/20)
Row-694A/696 SYDNEY – LT JONES – REAR 664 SYDNEY,
Brunswick ($80K, 2019/20)
Samuel Place – ALBERT-EVANS, Brunswick ($145K, 2019/20)
St Phillip St-John, Lygon, Brunswick East ($890K, 2019/20)
Stewart/Pitt/Barkly, Brunswick ($600K, 2020/21)
Albert St-Sydney-Frith, Brunswick ($25K, 2020/21)
Frith St-Lobb-Victoria, Brunswick ($15K, 2021/22)
Lygon St – Barkly (Right Carriageway), Brunswick ($21K,
2021/22)
Lygon St – Barkly (Left Carriageway), Brunswick ($24K,
2021/22)
Victoria St-Sydney-Beith, Brunswick East ($45K, 2021/22)
28. Sydney Road Revitalisation Project (VicRoads Project) Lead: VicRoads, Transport VicRoads project, Y1 (subject to VicRoads
CoDesign project to improve bicycle safety on Sydney Road. Work no Council VicRoads)
with VicRoads to ensure Council’s interests are represented in Project Team and Support: budget (officer
project outcomes. Places time)
Urban Design
Potential to consider allocating future Council budget towards
implementation trial actions, in partnership with VicRoads. Potential Partners:
Local residents
Traders
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No. Action Responsibility Budget & Timing Issues and Source
(Lead, Project Team, Potential Funding Sources Y1 2017/18 Dependencies
Partners) Y2 2018/19
Y3 2019/20
Y4 2020/21
Y5 2021/22
29. Improve Public Transport Lead: Transport Unbudgeted TBC Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Advocate to the State Government to increase its investment in Reference Document (2017)
public transport, particularly the Upfield Railway Line (and its Project Team and Support:
railway stations) and the Sydney Road, Lygon Street and Places
Nicholson Street tram routes, as well as the Upfield Shared Path.
Potential Partners:
TBC
30. Improve Public Transport Lead: Transport Unbudgeted TBC Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Support the development of the tram super-stops at designated Reference Document (2017)
locations to improve accessibility to the tram network. Project Team and Support:
Places
Potential Partners:
TBC
31. Improve Road Safety Lead: Transport Unbudgeted TBC Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Advocate to the State Government to improve the safety of Reference Document (2017)
VicRoads managed roads (Sydney Road, Nicholson Street, Project Team and Support:
Brunswick Road and Moreland Road) for pedestrians and cyclists. Places
32. Pedestrian Connections TBC Unbudgeted TBC Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Establish pedestrian connections through key sites, including: Reference Document (2017)
Council car park at 797-801 Sydney Road;
191-199 and 203-205 Albert Street;
300-304 Albert Street; and
Barkly Square car park.
33. Route 96 Upgrade (VicRoads Lead) Lead: VicRoads, Strategic No Council Y1 - Design VicRoads
Conversion of Nicholson Street tram stops to disability accessible Transport for Council budget development
stops. Construction of
Project Partners: stops to be
Public Transport Victoria confirmed by PTV
at a later date.
TOTAL YEAR 1 - 5: $3,811,000
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5.4 Economy
Objectives
To support the economic viability and growth of the Brunswick Activity Centre to provide a range of locally accessible services (shopping, commercial, cultural activities, administrative and civic centre functions) and jobs.
To retain employment areas identified in the Moreland Industrial Land Use Strategy (MILS) to support employment and economic growth in the Brunswick Activity Centre.
No. Action Responsibility Budget & Timing Issues and Source
(Lead, Project Team, Potential Funding Sources Y1 2017/18 Dependencies
Partners) Y2 2018/19
Y3 2019/20
Y4 2020/21
Y5 2021/22
34. Sydney Road Business Association Lead: Economic Development SRBA budget Ongoing Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Continue to support the Sydney Road Business Association with Reference Document (2017)
retail planning and marketing. Project Team and Support:
Places
35. Brunswick Business Incubator (BBI) Lead: Economic Development BASE Y1 – Y2 Economic Development Branch
Finalise negotiation with State Government for a new lease with
Council taking on responsibility and review strategic directions Project Team and Support:
for BBI. Places
36. Brunswick Innovation District Lead: Economic Development BASE Y1 – Y2 Economic Development Branch and RMIT
Explore opportunities to partner with RMIT and the BBI to
evolve the vision for the Brunswick Core Industry and Project Team and Support:
Employment area into an innovation and creativity district. Places
TOTAL YEAR 1 - 5: $0
Theme Total
Community $8,119,000
Public Spaces $3,150,000
Transport $3,811,000
Economy $0
Total Allocated Council Budget (as at November 2017) $15,080,000
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6.0 POTENTIAL FUTURE PROJECTS
This section identifies a number of potential unbudgeted projects which have been identified in the Brunswick Structure Plan and other Council strategies and which should be considered for implementation in the future. These
unbudgeted projects will be evaluated as part of each annual review of the Action Plan and will inform future budget reviews. Most of the below actions have a medium to longer term timeframe (beyond the next 5 years) although a
few have been identified as relevant to be considered in the short term (next 5 years), subject to budget availability.
6.1 Community
No. Action Responsibility (Lead, Project Budget & Suggested Timing Issues and Source
Team, Potential Partners) Funding Sources Short – 5 years Dependencies
Medium – 5-10
years
Long – 10+ years
37. Community Infrastructure Needs Planning Lead: Places, Social Unbudgeted Short Planning for Saxon St Community Infrastructure Framework 2015 (CIF)
Bring together and finalise recent research into community Development Community Hub,
infrastructure needs of the current and forecast population to Fleming Park and Council Plan Deliverable: R3) Maintain and match our
ensure adequate infrastructure provision is matched to growth. Project Team and Support: Brunswick Town Hall. infrastructure to community needs and population
Places growth.
Further develop the Community Infrastructure Framework 2015 Social Development
as it applies to Brunswick to provide a clear understanding of Open Space
community infrastructure needs into the future and inform the
provision of social, cultural and leisure facilities in the Brunswick Potential Partners:
Activity Centre. Community infrastructure includes: aquatic and Service providers
leisure, community halls and meeting places, libraries,
neighbourhood houses, sport and life cycle services such as
maternal and child health centres, early years education and
care, youth and aged and disability.
Use this work to inform decisions around use and development
of Saxon St Community Hub, Fleming Park, Brunswick Town Hall
and any other decisions about future use and development of
community infrastructure in the Brunswick Activity Centre.
38. Brunswick Town Hall Lead: Places, Property Unbudgeted Short Informed by Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Prepare a Strategic Plan for the future use and development of community Reference Document (2017)
the Brunswick Town Hall to become an intensively used Project Team and Support: infrastructure needs
community facility and civic hub including strengthening the role Arts & Culture assessment and future Brunswick Civic and Cultural Precinct Feasibility Study (2014)
of the Brunswick Library. Property planning for other
Facilities Council facilities
This work should build on the recommendations of the Social Development including 33 Saxon
Brunswick Civic and Cultural Precinct Feasibility Study (2014). Open Space Street and Fleming
Urban Design Park.
Building Projects Unit
Potential Partners:
Service providers
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No. Action Responsibility (Lead, Project Budget & Suggested Timing Issues and Source
Team, Potential Partners) Funding Sources Short – 5 years Dependencies
Medium – 5-10
years
Long – 10+ years
39. Aquatic Strategy / Brunswick Baths Lead: Youth & Leisure Unbudgeted Medium - Long Council Plan Deliverable: C2a) Aquatic and leisure
Direction to be confirmed as part of Moreland Aquatic and Strategy: Identify infrastructure / asset coordination /
Leisure Strategy. trends / current needs and future expectations.
6.2 Public Spaces
No. Action Responsibility (Lead, Project Budget & Recommended Issues and Source
Team, Potential Partners) Funding Sources Timing Dependencies
Short – next 5
years
Medium – 5-10
years
Long – Beyond 10
years
SYDNEY ROAD CORRIDOR
40. Streetscape Upgrade – Sydney Road Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Short - Medium Potential to align with Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Improve Pedestrian amenity on Sydney Road (S1). VicRoads Revitalise Reference Document (2017)
First priority location between Union and Albert Streets. Project Team and Support: Sydney Road project. (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 53, S1)
Places
Transport
41. Streetscape Upgrade – Wilson Avenue Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Short - medium Links with Jewel Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Improve Pedestrian amenity on Wilson Avenue (S5). Station Reference Document (2017)
Project Team and Support: redevelopment and (As indicated in Figure 15, pg S5)
Places Wilson Ave public
Transport space.
42. New Green Open Space – Breese Street / Hope Street car park Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Create a new green open space on the Breese Street car park Potential to be In order to act on the transition of car Reference Document (2017)
(G1). Project Team and Support: funded by Public parks to parks, it is recommended as a first (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 53, G1)
Places Resort and stage to undertake a review of public off
Transport Recreation Land street car parking needs in the Brunswick
Open Space Fund (PRRLF) Activity Centre to confirm which off street
car parks will be retained and which will be
43. New Green Open Space - Wilkinson Street car park Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted considered for redevelopment. This first Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Create a new green open space on the Wilkinson Street car park Potential to be step should be considered for budget Reference Document (2017)
(G2). Project Team and Support: funded by Public allocation in the short term. (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 53, G2)
Places Resort and
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Transport Recreation Land
Open Space Fund (PRRLF)
44. New Green Open Space - Edward Street car park Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Create a new green open space on the Edward Street car park Potential to be Reference Document (2017)
(Gx). Project Team and Support: funded by Public (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 53, Gx)
Places Resort and
Transport Recreation Land Council resolutions: 12 November 2014 CI98/14, 9
Open Space Fund (PRRLF) December 2015 DED102/15
45. New Green Open Space – 33 Saxon Street Lead: Places Potential to draw Link to Saxon St Community Hub action # 2, Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Reinforce and maximise public access to the new green open on funds from the consider as part of Concept Plan. Reference Document (2017)
space at 33 Saxon Street (G3) as part of development of the Project Team and Support: Public Resort and (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 53, G3)
Saxon St Community Hub. Urban Design Recreation Land
Open Space Fund (PRRLF)
Integrate with concept planning for Saxon St Community Hub.
46. Urban Public Spaces Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Medium - Long Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Undertake the following urban public space projects: Reference Document (2017)
Upgrade forecourt to Council car park on Sydney Rd Project Team and Support: (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 53)
next to the Brunswick tram depot (P1). Places
Upgrade forecourt to Council car park on Sydney Rd Open Space
and William St (P2).
Expand Sparta Place (P3)
47. Streetscape Upgrade – Florence Street Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Medium - Long Florence St pop up Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Improve Pedestrian amenity on Florence Street (S2). park. Reference Document (2017)
Project Team and Support: (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 53, S2)
Places
Transport
48. Streetscape Upgrade – Wilkinson Street Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Medium - Long Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Improve Pedestrian amenity on Wilkinson Street (S3). Reference Document (2017)
Project Team and Support: (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 53, S3)
Places
Transport
49. Upgrade Kerb Extensions Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Medium - Long Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Provide kerb extensions on side streets which can act as small Reference Document (2017)
Project Team and Support: (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 53)
public spaces with seating at:
Places
Davies Street (K1) Transport
Donald Street (K2)
Mitchell Street (K3)
Michael Street (K4)
Edward Street (K5)
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50. Activate Forecourts Lead: Places Unbudgeted Medium - Long Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Activate public spaces at: Reference Document (2017)
Baptist Church forecourt (A1) Project Team and Support: (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 53)
Penny Black forecourt (A2) Urban Design
Brunswick Community School forecourt (A3) Open Space
St Ambrose Church forecourt (A4)
LYGON ST CORRIDOR
51. Streetscape Upgrade – Albert Street Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Short - Medium Fleming Park upgrade. Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Improve Pedestrian amenity on Albert Street (S8). Reference Document (2017)
Project Team and Support:
Improve pedestrian access to Fleming Park by planting trees on Places (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 55, S8)
the north side of Albert Street, installing wayfinding signage, Transport
and creating a shared zone at the interface with Fleming Park.
52. Streetscape Upgrade – Lygon Street Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Short - Medium Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Improve Pedestrian amenity on Lygon Street (S6), with a Reference Document (2017)
Project Team and Support: (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 55, S6)
priority focus on the restaurant precinct between Brunswick Rd
Places
and Weston St.
Transport
53. Streetscape Upgrade – Stewart Street Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Medium - Long Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Improve Pedestrian amenity on Stewart Street (S7). Reference Document (2017)
Project Team and Support: (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 55, S7)
Places
Transport
54. Urban Public Spaces Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Medium - Long Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Undertake the following urban public space projects: Potential to be Reference Document (2017)
New pedestrian priority spaces at Albion / Lygon Project Team and Support: funded by Public
intersection (P7) Places Resort and (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 55, P7, P8)
Create a new public space at the Maternal and Child Recreation Land
Health Centre (P8) – already completed. Fund (PRRLF)
55. Upgrade Kerb Extensions Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Medium - Long Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Provide kerb extensions on side streets which can act as small Reference Document (2017)
Project Team and Support: (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 55)
public spaces with seating at:
Places
Stewart Street (K6)
Transport
Pitt Street (K7)
O'Connor Street (K8)
Piera Street (K9)
Barkly Street (K10)
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56. New Pedestrian Link Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Medium - Long Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Create a new pedestrian link from Lygon Street to Methven Reference Document (2017)
Park via right-of-way (L2). Project Team and Support: (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 55, L2)
Places
Transport
NICHOLSON STREET CORRIDOR
57. Streetscape Upgrade – Nicholson Street Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Medium - Long Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Improve pedestrian amenity on Nicholson Street (S9). Reference Document (2017)
Project Team and Support: (As indicated in Figure 16, pg 57, S9)
Places
Transport
58. Streetscape Upgrade – Stewart Street Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Medium - Long Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Improve pedestrian amenity and cycle access on Stewart Street Reference Document (2017)
to CERES (S10). Project Team and Support: (As indicated in Figure 16, pg 57, S10)
Places
Transport
59. Streetscape Upgrade – Albert Street to Merri Creek Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Medium - Long Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Improve pedestrian amenity on Albert Street to Merri Creek Reference Document (2017)
(S11). Project Team and Support: (As indicated in Figure 16, pg 57, S11)
Places
Transport
60. Upgrade Kerb Extension Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Medium - Long Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Provide kerb extensions on side streets which can act as small Reference Document (2016)
Project Team and Support: (As indicated in Figure 16, pg 57, K11)
public spaces with seating at Stewart Street (K11).
Places
Transport
61. New Pedestrian Link Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Medium - Long Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Create a new pedestrian link from Nicholson Street to Balfe Reference Document (2016)
Park (L3). Project Team and Support: (As indicated in Figure 16, pg 57, L3)
Places
Transport
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62. Improve Intersections Lead: Urban Design Unit Unbudgeted Medium - Long Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Enhance the intersections of Nicholson Street and Stewart Reference Document (2017)
Street and Nicholson Street and Blyth Street with kerb Project Team and Support:
extensions, new planting and wayfinding signage. Places
Open Space
ACTIVITY CENTRE WIDE PUBLIC SPACES ACTIONS
63. Wayfinding Lead: Places Unbudgeted Medium - Long Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Consider developing a wayfinding system for Brunswick. Reference Document (2017)
Project Team and Support:
Urban Design
Transport
64. Laneways Activation Lead: Places Unbudgeted Medium - Long Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Consider developing a laneways activation program to Reference Document (2017)
encourage diversity of uses for laneways, improve safety, Project Team and Support:
legibility and accessibility, including consideration of pop-up Urban Design
events such as art exhibitions, performances and community Transport
festivals and outdoor dining in locations where through traffic is
not required.
65. Youth Space Lead: Places or Youth Services Unbudgeted Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Explore opportunities to provide a youth space that is well Consider as part of planning for community Reference Document (2017)
located close to public transport and other activity where young Project Team and Support: hubs at 33 Saxon Street, Brunswick Town
people can hang out safely, potentially as part of an integrated Youth Services Hall and Fleming Park (actions 1, 2, 3).
space. Urban Design
6.3 Transport
No. Action Responsibility Budget & Timing Issues and Source
(Lead, Project Team, Potential Funding Sources Y1 2017/18 Dependencies
Partners) Y2 2018/19
Y3 2019/20
Y4 2020/21
Y5 2021/22
66. New Pedestrian Link Lead: TBC Consider as part of BITS annual Brunswick Activity Centre Structure Plan
Create a new pedestrian link from Wilkinson Street to Sydney implementation (see action # 21) Reference Document (2017)
Project Team and Support: (As indicated in Figure 15, pg 53, L1)
Road.
Urban Design
Places
Transport
Open Space
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